Lose Weight, Get in Shape – Challenge Accepted! ~ Anna

I never thought of myself as a skinny person, but I never really thought of myself as fat, either – at least until recently. I have never been happy with my body – ever. Even as a triple athlete in high school, I still hated my body. I stopped doing organized sports in college and [...]

Lose Weight! Get in Shape! A MyMilitaryLife Challenge

  Who among us couldn’t stand to lose a few pounds or to be in better shape? Do you dread going to the doctor because you’re going to receive the obligatory “You need to lose weight?” lecture? Is your weight contributing to other health issues? In a world where the media has shaped how both [...]

The Difference In Love

Early in my journey as a military wife, I came to realize that my husband loves his country. He has a love for it that most people will never understand. I remember at times thinking that he must love it more then he loves me. Or maybe he doesn’t love it more; maybe it is [...]

November: Epilepsy Awareness Month

November is a very special month for me and not because it is my birthday month! I will be 30 this year, more on that at later time :/ November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. It is a cause that I hold near and dear in my heart! My daughter was diagnosed with Epilepsy on [...]

I joined the Party!

We all probably started the New Year with a few resolutions. This year my husband and I wanted to be more healthy over all. No dieting here, we are making life changes and changing our way of eating was top priority.  I spent January focusing on the healthy eating aspect of our resolutions then February hit and [...]

Finding Balance with Yoga

I hear the phrase everywhere. “Finding Balance”. It’s on the verge of cliche. But as a yoga teacher and a Navy wife, it easily summarizes my views on life and happiness. There are several well-lifestyle practices I engage in, and plan to share with you. The underlying practice that shapes everything I do, and offers [...]

New Year New You

Wondering how to make your New Year’s Resolutions stick? When it comes to setting new goals and changing a behavior it can be hard to create and maintain momentum.  Zig Ziglar says, “motivation comes from doing”….which to me seems opposite of what I have always believed…but OK, I’m willing to try that. Whether you are [...]

Working Out Helps at Work

Thanks Nikki for sending in your latest news! —- From http://www.nikkifitness.com/ Nikki Fitness Newsletter | September 17, 2008 Need an edge to land that big promotion at work? Are you nervous about an upcoming presentation? There is a secret that most successful CEOs share. They work out — almost every day. Staying in shape and [...]

Eating Before and After Exercise

I was recently asked by someone what they should eat after working out. Fitness instructors are highly encouraged not to give dietary advice since we are certified in fitness and not nutrition. I will however offer some general advice on eating before and after exercise. Please remember, however, that it is best for you to [...]

Top 15 NikkiFitness.com Tips

NikkiNewsletter 8/2/08 – Posted with the authors permission Top 15 NikkiFitness.com Tips Follow these and you’ll be fit before you know it. Set goals that are realistic and specific, and having a set time period as your goal will help you stick to a new fitness regime. Write down your plan of action for every [...]

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